Fanspeak: Washington Commanders

Every team is going to try to look at the Seahawks and use them as the model franchise to emulate. Now some teams will try to focus on one aspect (i.e. bigger corners) and miss the big picture of how the Seahawks were built. That’s fine as those teams won’t be much of a threat. … More »

1. Defense Matters: -Everyone always wants to talk how this is an offensive league, but typically top defenses make the playoffs and have postseason success. Last night’s game obviously epitomized it, but it was a theme throughout these entire playoffs. Seattle’s defense was amazing throughout the post season and really carried this team to victory. … More »

There has been some angst among some Redskins fans with the report that Bruce Allen expects to add at least 20 new players and that it could be too excessive amount of turnover in one season. On the face of it you can see some concern as 20 players represent 40% of the roster. In reality … More »

Its simple.  It all starts at the top with both owners.  Both Pat Bowlen and Paul Allen have put football people in charge to make football decisions.  From every account they have very little input in personnel decisions and let the guys they hired do that job.       Bowlen is well known in … More »

In Part 1 of the Redskins wide receiver offseason plan the focus was on how the Redskins can cheaply fix their receiver position via free agency. With the Redskins having so many pressing needs this year and limited resources, they don’t need to spend too much money or high draft picks on building up a receiver … More »

Here is my fantasy Mock Draft for the Redskins if they only were to draft Senior Bowl players: 2nd Round: DL Aaron Donald Runners up: OG Zack Martin, DT RaShede Hageman, C Travis Swanson -You would need Donald to slide here (same thing for Martin), but it could happen given how much some teams will … More »

(By their listed Senior Bowl position) Defensive Ends: Ik Enemkpali, Louisiana Tech (South), Will Clarke, WVU (North) -The week started out with a pair of quality 5-technique defensive ends who were listed at end for the Senior Bowl, in Alabama’s Ed Stinson and UVA’s Brett Urban. Unfortunately both players had to pullout of the practice … More »

Quarterbacks: Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech (North): -Quarterback is obviously not a pressing need for the Redskins, but if they look to move Kirk Cousins this offseason they could be looking for a developmental back-up QB. That is a title that fits Thomas well. He’s got the size and arm strength that you covet, and he … More »

Last week I was very negative on the Redskins and what the organization has done post season and post Mike Shanahan.  So I thought it would be fair to try and come up with some positives as we head towards the off season.  Although I find myself also finding negatives from these positives.      … More »

Say it ain’t so, but it could be the end of an era in Washington as Rex Grossman may no longer be in the Redskins plans for 2014 with the Shanahan’s out in DC. The Redskins are going to have to find a third quarterback, and if a trade materializes for Kirk Cousins that guy … More »